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Smoothie Tips
- Make sure your blender is powerful enough.
- Use frozen fruit.
- There is no wrong way to make a smoothie.
- Experiment with different ingredients to find one you like.
- Try using frozen fruit juice instead of ice.
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Introduction
- Smoothies are cool blended drinks that have three major ingredients: fruit, liquid and a thickener. They make great choices for people who are trying to lose weight or those who need a quick solution for breakfast. There are thousands of recipe combinations. Finding the right one for you can be a very tasty journey. Before you get started, you will need to understand the basics of how to make a smoothie.
Step 2: Add 1/4 to 2 Cups Chopped Fruit
- Choosing which fresh fruit you are going to use can help decide on what other ingredients to add. The most common choices for smoothies are strawberry and banana.Oodora: Basic Fruit Smoothie Recipe October 26, 2007 Make sure you wash or rinse the fruits and remove any stems before using. If possible, freeze your fruit before using. Freezing your fruit in advance will make your smoothie colder and thicker.Spiffy Smoothies: Smoothie Tips
- For bananas, peel and slice before placing in an airtight container.Martha Stewart: Too Many Bananas?
- Spread pieces on a plate or baking sheet until they are frozen to keep them from becoming one big lump. Then, move them into a freezer bag or airtight container.Spiffy Smoothies: Smoothie Tips
- For more information, check out Mahalo's how to freeze peaches or how to freeze strawberries.
Popular Fruit Choices - Expert Village: How to Make Healthy Fresh Fruit Smoothie Recipes
Directions
- Add ingredients into the blender starting with the liquid.
- Although the quantities of your ingredients will vary, a good rule is to add 1 part fruit, 1 part liquid, and 2 parts thick base.BellaOnline: Basic Fruit Smoothie Recipe For example, add 1/2 cup banana, 1/2 cup orange juice and 1 cup frozen yogurt for a 2 cup smoothie.
- Don't put too much in your blender or it won't achieve enough circulation.PerfectSmoothie.com: How to Make a Smoothie
- Don't forget to put the lid on the blender.
- Start your blender a couple of settings below the highest setting.Oodora: Basic Fruit Smoothie Recipe October 26, 2007
- Add any additional ingredients once you see a slight whirlpool at the top.Oodora: Basic Fruit Smoothie Recipe October 26, 2007
- Blend ingredients until the liquid is fully circulating in the blender, usually between 15 to 45 seconds.PerfectSmoothie.com: How to Make a Smoothie
- Check to make sure all the ingredients are pureed before pouring.About.com: How to Make a Smoothie
Smoothie Recipes
- There are literally thousands of smoothie recipe combinations. If you are interested in finding some interesting combinations, check out some of the following resources.
Individual Smoothies
